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戒严
戒嚴
jièyán
1. to impose martial law
2. to impose curfew
3. martial law
4. curfew
5. emergency measures

Character Breakdown

戒
jiè
to warn, to admonish; to swear off, to avoid
HSK 5 7 丶
严
yán
strict, rigorous, rigid; stern
HSK 4 7 丶

Compound Words (2)

戒严令
jièyánlìng
martial law
戒严区
jièyánqū
restricted area

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